Dark Tidings

As Grand Master of the Brotherhood of the Dark Jedi, I present to you copies of the Brotherhood’s weekly update known as "The Holocron." The dates presented span from July 25, 1998 to January 3, 1999.

July 25, 1998 - 1569 Members!

Herald Resigns (GM Khyron)
It is with great regret that I announce the resignation of Dark Side Adept Black Hawk from the position of Brotherhood Herald. Black Hawk has served the office of the Herald very well over the last few months. Good luck to Black Hawk as he progresses in the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet.

New Herald Appointed (GM Khyron)
Even though Black Hawk's presence on the Dark Council will be greatly missed, all is not at a loss. Black Hawk will be replaced by Dark Side Adept Faethor, one of the most talented artists the Dark Brotherhood has seen to date. Faethor was responsible for drawing the new DB Robes, and he has some other big projects he is working on to be released at a later date.

Dark Side Compendium Help File (MAA Thedek)
Just to let those of you who may not read the Dark Brotherhood message board that often, I have turned the Dark Side Compendium into a help file. It's Win95/98 compatible and has all the info in the DSC. The contents and the index functions do work. Total, it's about 1.5 meg in a zip file... you can get it here: http://members.xoom.com/Thedek/db/dsc.zip

August 1, 1998 - 1569 Members!

Nearing 1600 Members! (MAA Thedek)
With the recent growth of the Dark Brotherhood, it is not surprising that this time has come. We are about the cross the threshold and enter into a membership number of greater than 1600 members! The roster currently stands at 1596 members, but as we receive an average of 4 members a day, I do not believe it will take long. Glory to the Dark Side!

Krath High Priest Resigns (GM Khyron)
In a recent and unfortunate turn of events, Primarch Royal has resigned from the position of Krath High Priest. Royal served the Order of the Krath for quite some time and turned it from a stale and stagnant Order to a bright and lively society of scholars and Dark Side historians.

New KHP Appointed (GM Khyron)
While Royal's presence will be missed, his resignation has opened up a new door for the Brotherhood of the Dark Jedi. Replacing him--of no surprise--will be High Priest Sirrus. Sirrus is a very talented writer, and I predict that his presence in this position will be a great asset to the Order of the Krath and the Brotherhood as a whole.

DA Kaerner Awarded GOE (GM Khyron)
Congratulations to Dark Side Adept Major General Kaerner who has been awarded the Grand Order of the Emperor for his efforts as Tau Commander. Tau Squadron is the Elite Escort Squadron of the Grand Master, and Kaerner has served faithfully and with honor for the past 17+ months. Such dedication to a squadron is rare, and Kaerner is commended for his efforts.

New Consul of Clan Tarentum (GM Khyron)
Sith Battlelord Torquemada has decided to resign his post as Consul of Clan Tarentum. Replacing him will be Shadow, former Proconsul of the Clan. Good luck to Shadow in his new duties.

Herald Posts New Site (GM Khyron)
The new Herald, DA Faethor, has posted the new Herald site at http://users.rttinc.com/~faethor/herald. Members are encouraged to visit and to apply for their Grant of Arms.

Dark Voice To Be Released Soon (GM Khyron)
All members should note that the next issue of the Dark Voice is to be released shortly (1-2 weeks) after the completion of the Rite of Supremacy. Please start sending in your artwork and stories so they can be included!

August 9, 1998 - 1,498 Members!

AWOLs Removed (MAA Thedek)
The Dark Brotherhood Roster stands at 1498 members! This is a small drop from last week, but it is because we went through the Rogue List a little and 2 House turned in their AWOL reports. I received over 16 applications (all legit) on Friday, so I don't expect us to stay below 1500 (or 1600) for very long.

Thedek Awarded Silver Sash (GM Khyron)
Congratulations to MAA/DJM Thedek who has recently been awarded the Silver Sash consistent, exceptional, and innovative service to the office of the Master at Arms. The Silver Sash is the second highest award a Dark Jedi can obtain in the Brotherhood.

Jammin Elevated to Master (GM Khyron)
It is my honor to announce that I have elevated DGM Jammin to the rank of Dark Jedi Master. Jammin has been very helpful in assisting me in the day-to-day tasks of running the Dark Brotherhood, and he's also taken on several new tasks to the DGM position. Congratulations.

New Medals To Be Added (GM Khyron)
In order to fully (and fairly) award those who have participated in the Rite of Supremacy, I am creating 3 new medals, each with subsequent add-ons. These 3 medals will be earned for the following: (1) Participation in the RoS, (2) Winning Second Place in an RoS event, (3) Winning First Place in an RoS event. I am still thinking of names for these awards, so feel free to send me any suggestions.

New Sections To Added to DSC (GM Khyron)
Because of some recent individuals not understanding the Brotherhood's "Chain of Command," DGM Jammin has created a preliminary version of a "Chain of Command" section to be added to the DSC. I will be editing this new edition and posting it by the end of the week. In addition, I will also be adding a section called "The Art of Vendetta" to better explain the procedures for Brotherhood competitions.

Shadow Academy Updated (HM Wrath)
I'd just like to inform you all that the SA page has yet again been redone by OW Kumba. With the new version of the SA page comes online forms for the DSC Quiz, SA Final exams for all three orders so there are no annoying documents to be downloaded, and forms to submit each SA student's piece of fiction! Shadow Academy URL: http://members.aol.com/Kumba12345/SA/sa1.html

August 15, 1998 - 1509 Members!

SHW Resigns (DA Crimedog)
"As many of you are aware, my time as the Sith High Warrior has come to a close. I do not wish to go into the details pertaining to my retirement, but my only wish is to say that I have enjoyed my tenure on the Dark Council and it has been my honor and pleasure to serve you.

So, I close by wishing my regards to the Brotherhood and the Dark Council, and my hope for their future success.

-Dark Adept Crimedog-"

New SHW Appointed (GM Khyron)
With the resignation of Crimedog from the position of Sith High Warrior, I have chosen Warlord Compton to be his replacement. Compton will be in charge of the Order of the Sith and the approval of all new DB TIE and XvT battles and missions. This compliments his duties as EH Tactical Officer, so I forsee great success in his new position.

New LCH Appointed (GM Khyron)
Since the resignation of Grand Master Jac from the position of Lord Chamberlain (LCH), the position has been empty. Recently I have decided that the roll should be filled by Master Stryker, former Deputy Grand Master. With the resignation of Primarch Yoni from the Emperor's Hammer, I felt that another strong presence on the Advisory staff was needed to help guide the Brotherhood.

August 29, 1998 - 1430 Members!

Incredible Two Weeks (GM Khyron)
The last two weeks have been some of the busiest and most eventful the Brotherhood has seen in a long time. As many of you know, last week's meeting and announcements were canceled due to an interview hosted by Grand Admiral Ronin (garonin@aol.com) in ##Emperor's_Hammer with the Star Wars novelist Michael Stackpole. This event was a huge success. For a log of the interview, go here: http://www.emperorshammer.org/stack-082298.rtf

In other news, many changes have been made to the Dark Council. This large amount of changes is not uncommon for this time of year (i.e. the beginning of school). Read on for more details on all of the changes that were made.

DGM Jammin Resigns (GM Khyron)
Due to his recent appointment to Commander of the Infiltrator Wing (IWCOM), Deputy Grand Master Jammin (jammin@jounce.net) is resigning his position on the Dark Council in order to concentrate his efforts to the IW. Good luck to Jammin in his new position as leader of the Infiltrator Wing!

COG Blazer Resigns (GM Khyron)
Another recent resignation is that of the Commander of the Guard, DJM Blazer. Due to real-life time constraints, Master Blazer (blazer@netvision.net.il) will be unable to carry out the duties of Commander of the Grand Master's Royal Guard. Good luck to Blazer, and thanks for all the graphics and work on the Grand Master's Royal Guard.

OHC Stretch Resigns (GM Khyron)
The third (and hopefully final) resignation from the Dark Council in this small period of time is that of DA Stretch (dhwco@jps.net), Obelisk High Commander. It's certainly sad to see him leave, but we wish him well as he moves on to other areas of the Emperor's Hammer.

New DGM Appointed (GM Khyron)
Even though Jammin will be missed in his capacities as Deputy Grand Master, I am very pleased to present to you the new Deputy Grand Master... Dark Side Adept Faethor (faethor@rttinc.com)! In just a very short time, Faethor has proven himself to be one of the most active members of the Brotherhood and the Dark Council, and I feel that he is the most qualified for the job. I look forward to working with him as DGM.

New Archon Appointed (GM Khyron)
With the recent resignation of Master Haem from the position of Archon, I have recently appointed DJM Dev (dev@city-net.com) to this position. The Archon is responsible for management of the Dark Brotherhood medal board, so please handle all medal awards through the newly appointed Archon.

New Obelisk High Commander (GM Khyron)
The resignation of DA Stretch left the position of Obelisk High Commander available. Due to heavy recommendation from members of the Dark Council and his past performance and abilities with the game platform Jedi Knight, Warlord Imp22 (mayberry@radiks.net) has been chosen as the new Obelisk High Commander.

New Commander of the Guard (GM Khyron)
The resignation of Master Blazer left available the position of Commander of the Grand Master's Royal Guard. Congratulations to Battlelord ShadowXX (shadow_rules@hotmail.com) who has been chosen to be the next Commander of the Guard!

Apply For Brotherhood Herald (GM Khyron)
As the former Herald (DA Faethor) has just been promoted to Deputy Grand Master, the position of Brotherhood Herald is now available. In order to meet the requirements of this position, you must be at least semi-talented with graphics and be able to make Grants of Arms upon request with the aid of the "templates" already created by Faethor. You must be hard working and willing to create Grants of Arms for members who cannot do so on their own. Send applications to the GM and DGM.

House Ektrosis Created (GM Khyron)
With the approvals of GM Khyron and fmr. DGM Jammin, a new House has been created within the Brotherhood of the Dark Jedi. House Ektrosis (http://www.zekes.com/~Eshaitan/ektrosis/) will be led by Quaestor Shaitan (shaitan@vtc.net) and Aedile Oberst (oberst@earthlink.net). Good luck to this new House.

Grand Master Changes ISP's (GM Khyron)
My ISP, Datasync, has recently been bought by a company called American MetroComm. All of the former Datasync urls and addresses will still work, but I ask you to please update my email address to the following: darkjedi@ametro.net
and the DB webpage to: http://www.ametro.net/~darkjedi/db/

September 5, 1998 - 1444 Members!

News On 'Deep Strike' (GM Khyron)
As many of you know, I had planned that "Deep Strike: A Dark Brotherhood Operation" would be released some time ago. But with the recent resignation of DGM Jammin, some reassigning of tasks had to be done. I don't have an expected date for the release of Deep Strike, so keep watching the message boards.

For those that don't know, "Deep Strike" is going to be a plot-lined mission consisting of missions to be completed by each of the three Dark Jedi Orders. There will be a story to go along with the missions, and it should prove to be an interesting change of pace for the Brotherhood.

New DGM Webpage (DGM Faethor)
As most of you know, I was recently appointed the position of Deputy Grand Master. I have now finished redoing the DGM pages, and they (including the house/clan database) can be found at http://users.rttinc.com/~faethor/dgm/. I invite you all to view the page and send me any comments or suggestions you may have regarding the site.

New Obelisk Order Page (OHC Imp22)
I have released a new homepage for the Order of the Obelisk, located at http://www.deathsdoor.com/imp22/. Comments and suggestions are appreciated. Soon, I will be updating it with more content and multimedia.

New Archon Webpage (ARC Dev)
We have a new Archon webpage up at http://www.city-net.com/~dev/dboffice, and it contains links to all important DB medal things, especially a form to use when recommending all medals that should be used ASAP. Also, the DB Medal Board is nearly completed (linked from the site), only a few people need to be added.

September 22, 1998 - 1452 Members!

New Brotherhood Herald (GM Khyron)
Congratulations to DA Sarani, the new Brotherhood Herald (HRLD)... The Herald is responsible for maintaining the "Heraldic Roll", which is an archive of all Grants of Arms. The Herald also maintains instructions for creating your own Grant of Arms, and information on how to obtain a Grant of Arms if you cannot make one yourself. Look for a new Herald homepage to come soon.

DGM Changes Email Address (DGM Faethor)
I now have a new email address. It is faethor@home.com. Please change any reference of my email address on any of your pages, correspondence to that address, as I will not receive email directed to my former address.

SHW Posts New Homepage (GM Khyron)
Sith High Warrior Compton has posted a new homepage. The Office of the SHW is located at: http://members.aol.com/coreleader/shw/index2.html. The Sith High Warrior is in command of the Order of the Sith, the pilots of the Brotherhood. At the Office of the SHW, one can find information regarding downloading and playing the Dark Brotherhood TIE Fighter battles.

GMRG Tournament Ends (COG ShadowXX)
Then 2nd GMRG bi-monthly tournament is finally over. And it is with great pleasure that the following people received the following promotions for their placings in it:

* 4th place: Initiate Haem is promoted to Crusader
* 3rd place: Initiate Sabrel Kun is promoted to Crusader
* 2nd place: Initiate ZlarKahn is promoted to Gladiator
* 1st place: Crusader Imp22 is now the new Gladiator Prime.

Congratulations all!

Roster Changes (MAA Thedek)
Due to your request, the Official Rosters have been advanced to now keep track of the Battle-Team Rosters belonging to each House. We can now list the members of the Battle-Teams by Order and will be able to email them that much easier. This will also increase the level of knowledge the roster offers, and lend a hand to an even more active Brotherhood.

First GMRG Weekly Comp (COG ShadowXX)
The first GMRG inner-group competition was held today. Though I was hoping for more members, there was a fair turnout. The amount of games is what really disappointed me. But I feel not enough members knew about it so I'm going to keep it going. The results are as follows:

1. Blazer 10 vs SithSpawn -1 Canyon Oasis (FF)
2. Thedek 13 vs Imp22 13 Canyon Oasis (FF)
3. Blazer 8 vs Nazke|Du 0 Canyone Oasis (FF)

And starting next week, all wins in the competition will be recorded. Also there will be special bonus prizes for members who get enough wins. And finally, remember to re-join the GMRG if you haven't done so yet, or sign up to begin with. You must have JK to be a member!

Update from the KHP (KHP Sirrus)
The Krath Order is once again gearing up for the upcoming competitions, and encourages all members who hold membership in its esteemed ranks to perform to their utmost extent in earning glory and accomplishment to their clans, their houses, and themselves. The Order also puts out a welcoming hand to the new Herald, Sarani, who the High Priest is confident will do a superlative job in that positions. Once again, may we all do our best to utilize our talents in making the Brotherhood the most enlightened and authoritative sect among the stars.

Update from the Headmaster (HM Wrath)
Over the past week the Shadow Academy has been in a sort of slum. I, (the Headmaster) finally got the vacation I have been asking for, but it turned out the shuttle lost a wing in mid-flight, so it will unfortunately be rescheduled for a later time. And since I have returned, I am busy at passing SA students through the phases. Each submission will be graded and a reply sent to by this Sunday(the 20th). Thanks for your patience...

September 26, 1998 - 1463 Members!

New Section of the DSC (GM Khyron)
A new section has been added to the Dark Side Compendium. The section is labeled "The Art of Vendetta." This section was originally prepared by Lord Paladin and has since been updated. According to The Art of Vendetta, there are now three types of competitions within the Brotherhood: Rite of Supremacy, Great Jedi War, and Clan Feud. Please be familiar with this new section of the DSC.

New Medals (GM Khyron)
In order to fairly award those who participate in any official Vendetta (competition) event, new medals to be awarded specifically for Vendetta events have been added to the "Awards" section of the Dark Side Compendium.

DGM Searches for Artist (DGM Faethor)
I am in need of some graphic talent for an upcoming project of mine for the DB. What I require is someone who is quite skilled with Photoshop, who can computer color comic book style art. Now, I'm not talking about comic strip stuff, I need someone who can do really good colors, ala Image or Marvel style. If you have these talents, email me at faethor@home.com, and I'll send you a sample picture to color for me.

Apply for Chancellor (GM Khyron)
In a recent turn of events, the position of Chancellor has been vacated by Master Morgoth. If you would like to apply for the position, please email myself and the Deputy Grand Master. The Chancellor is responsible for the overall management of all Brotherhood Vendettas (competitions).

October 3, 1998 - 1447 Members!

Deep Strike! (GM Khyron)
"Lord Khyron, Imperial Intelligence has determined the optimal time interval for strike on the Rebel base. We suggest you begin moving your forces immediately."

"Excellent," Khyron replied....

DEEP STRIKE:  http://www.ametro.net/~darkjedi/deepstrike

Notes Regarding Deep Strike (GM Khyron)
Deep Strike is a Dark Brotherhood Operation in which members of each Dark Jedi Order can participate in a plot-lined mission and send their results in to the appropriate member of the Dark Council to have their results scored. Participation in Deep Strike is based on the individual, rather than the House or Clan.

Members of the Order of the Sith can fly either a mission for TIE Fighter or X-wing vs. TIE Fighter. Members of the Order of the Obelisk can play a Jedi Knight level. Members of the Order of the Krath can participate in a writing competition.

The prizes and length the operation will run have not been decided yet. Stay tuned.

Chancellor Appointed (GM Khyron)
The primary duty of the Archon--which is the recording of Brotherhood Awards (the medal board)--shall be transferred to the Office of the Chancellor. The position of Archon, being superfluous, will no longer exist. The Chancellor shall retain the duty of the supervision and management of all Brotherhood Vendettas (competitions), in addition to the new duty of recording Brotherhood Awards. Dark Jedi Master Dev shall vacate the Office of the Archon and assume the roll of Chancellor. Congratulations, DJM Dev.

DSC Help File Updated (GM Khyron)
Being the ever-vigilant Dark Jedi that he is, Master Thedek has updated the Help File version of the Dark Side Compendium to reflect the changes that were recently made. The location of the help file has also moved: http://members.home.com/thedek/MAA/dsc.zip

October 18, 1998 - 1383 Members!

Deep Strike Update (GM Khyron)
Please be aware that the Jedi Knight level for the Order of the Obelisk has been completed. Now that all sections are completed, Deep Strike is expected to take 3-4 weeks before all scores are tallied.

Update from the MAA (MAA Thedek)
We have just finished a large AWOL check, and my personal thanks go out to the leaders of Clan Scholae Palatinae for working with me and helping me make sure the changes were effected with care upon all rosters. Great job guys! A great job also goes out to Clan Satal Keto for also taking it upon themselves to make sure their roster is accurate and up-to-date with mine. If you feel like trying to become a model Clan, let me know and we can try to clean up your roster also.

Update from the COG (COG ShadowXX)
Here is some news I'm sure all the GMRG members would like to hear. The EH (GMRG in specific) is currently setting up a weekly competition against the RS in JK. When this is all setup and ready to go, I expect all GMRG members to show up at the date and time it is set at.

(Grand Master's note: Please also be aware that I have granted ShadowXX the right to a Praetor, and he has selected DJM Blazer has his P:COG. Congratulations!)

Praetor to the GM Appointed (GM Khyron)
Congratulations to Krath Epis Torquemada, who has recently been appointed to Praetor to the Grand Master. The P:GM will be responsible for relaying the Holocron Newsletter to the DB Message Board each week, and for relaying any other important announcements from the Grand Master to the Message Board.

November 1, 1998 - 1381 Members!

Thedek Awarded (GM Khyron)
Master Thedek is not only the longest standing member of the Main Body of the Dark Council, but he is also probably the best roster-keeper the entire Emperor's Hammer has ever seen. For his hard work and dedication to the Office of the Master at Arms and for his invaluable contributions to the Brotherhood of the Dark Jedi, DJM Thedek has been awarded the Golden Lightsaber, the highest and most distinguished award a Dark Jedi can receive! Thedek is the first non-GM to ever receive this prestigious award.

Faethor Promoted (GM Khyron)
Deputy Grand Master Faethor has proven himself to be a great asset to the Brotherhood of the Dark Jedi in all of his previous positions, and he has upheld this hard-earned reputation in the Office of the Deputy Grand Master. For his hard work, dedication, and initiative, DGM Faethor has been elevated to the rank of Dark Jedi Master!

Tau Squadron Update (KCB Kaerner)
The Training Office Fleetwide Competition was a huge success for Tau Squadron, as we got the top 3 spots, as well as two others within the top 8. 5 pilots within the 8 first isn't bad at all. Congratulations to the good work!

A warm welcome back to Commander Diastrom, who's rejoined the squadron after a few months of absence. With this excellent pilot in our ranks again, there's only 1 more position open in the squadron.

Updated Tau Squadron homepage can be found at the following URL: http://homepage.floodcity.net/users/swede/tau/

Update from the DGM (DGM Faethor)
I have just moved into my new apartment and am getting settled in... in fact, as I write this, I should be unpacking. Shouldn't be too long before I'm back to full duty.

For those of you who need to reach me, email faeth0r@hotmail.com

My Praetor Shaitan` has set up a new DGM site... will have the URL soon... while I am in this "settling in" phase, please email him about all changes to the house/clan database. His email is shaitan@vtc.net

November 8, 1998 - 1393 Members!

New Course for Rollmasters (GM Khyron)
MAA Thedek has completed and released a course that all Rollmasters (keepers of House rosters) should be familiar with: http://members.home.com/thedek/rostercourse/ This course will prove to be an invaluable aid in each Rollmaster's duty of serving his or her House in the assignment of roster-keeping.

Jedi Knight Battles (COG Imp22)
A temporary JK Battle Archive has been uploaded: http://tatooine.fortunecity.com/replicant/321/archive.htm It's temporary mainly because I've been having troubles trying to connect to the page I get the files from, which are needed for the legal information, etc.

A Quaestor Removed (GM Khyron)
Please be aware that KP Rocky has been removed from command of House Acclivis Draco of Clan Scholae Palatinae and from the Brotherhood as a whole. Please do not accept any orders from him. If you would like more information concerning the reasons for his removal, please email the Grand Master.

New Assignments (GM Khyron)
Please be aware that I have asked all Consuls and Quaestors of Independent Houses to email me a report each week. You may wish to contact your Consul (or Quaestor of an Independent House) and ask him or her if any help is needed with the weekly updates. This new assignment I have given is only to help increase the level of communication between the Grand Master and the leaders of the Brotherhood Houses and Clans.

Deep Strike Update (GM Khyron)
For those who have asked, Deep Strike will continue for approximately two more weeks. After the completion of Deek Strike, we should have a new Vendetta (in the form of a Rite of Supremacy) ready to go. It should prove to be very well organized, challenging, and a great competition for the Brotherhood.

November 14, 1998 - 1403 Members!

Deep Strike Update (GM Khyron)
According to Imperial Intelligence, our forces should be able to complete their mission within seven standard days. Get your scores and essays in for Deep Strike! With the completion of Deep Strike, a new Rite of Supremacy (RoS) will begin in about two weeks.

GMRG Tournament (COG ShadowXX)
Its about time for another GMRG tournament. Any member who wishes to fight should mail me at Shadow_Rules@hotmail.com and include the following: DB ID line, e-mail address, and times that are convenient for him/her to play. So, sign up as soon as you can. There will either be 32 or 16 people in the tournament, depending on the number of people that sign up.

Herald Posts New Site (GM Khyron)
The Brotherhood Herald, DA Sarani, has posted a new webpage for the office of the Herald: http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/5135/herald.html. The office is apparently incomplete, but Sarani has stated that completed site should be available soon.

November 22, 1998 - 1398 Members!

New Homepage (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
I have completely redone the homepage for the Brotherhood of the Dark Jedi. Special thanks goes to Deputy Grand Master Faethor for creating all of the 3D characters that you see throughout the homepage. Some sections of the homepage are not yet in working order, but all revisions should be made by the end of the week. Please let me know if you find any errors on the new page.

Deep Strike Completed (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
Saturday, Nov. 21 was the last day of "Deep Strike: A Dark Brotherhood Operation". Please keep an eye out for results to be posted next week.

Rite of Supremacy (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
As Grand Master and to give each House a chance to prove that it is the best in the Brotherhood, I have called for a Rite of Supremacy! Within the next few days, Chancellor Dev will be posting all of the information regarding this Rite of Supremacy (RoS). Each House will compete for the titles of First House, Second House, and Third House.

December 15, 1998 - 1430 Members!

Grand Master Returns to Duty (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
After an unplanned sabbatical for the last few weeks, I have returned to full active duty within the Brotherhood.

Shaitan Appointed Krath High Priest (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
Congratulations to Shaitan who has been appointed as the new Krath High Priest for the Brotherhood. Shaitan has also been elevated to the rank of Krath Pontifex. The Krath High Priest serves as a middle man between the Dark Council and the Krath. He, unlike the GM and DC who focus on the entire DB, only focuses on the Krath Order. The holder of this position is usually very wise and knows much of Jedi history.

Rite of Supremacy (Article by Chancellor Dev)
I'm happy to announce that the [long awaited] RoS page is up. Featuring new rules and a whole lotta other stuff, check it out: http://www.city-net.com/~dev/dbcomp. We're accepting the lists of players for the multi XvT and multi JK competitions now, we're hoping to have all names in by Sunday and start matches soon after. The Krath part of the comp is somewhat delayed due to the lack of a Krath leader. I'm hoping to see a lot of activity, and a very, very competitive RoS.

[Note from the Grand Master: The above announcement is somewhat out of date due to my unplanned absence from duty. However, all recent information regarding the RoS can be obtained from the link provided above.]

Commander of the Guard Resigns (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
Farewell to Commander of the Guard ShadowXX who has resigned his post. Anyone who wishes to apply for the position, please send your applications to Grand Master Khyron and Deputy Grand Master Faethor. To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

    * You must be an above-average Jedi Knight player
    * You must be able to organize competitions with other groups
    * You must be able to host a webpage for the GMRG

New Brotherhood Herald Sought (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
I am looking for a new Brotherhood Herald. The Brotherhood Herald is responsible for upkeeping specific instructions and guidelines on creating Grants of Arms for DB members. He is to be intimately familiar with every aspect of Brotherhood Heraldry, and he should be available to any members who need assistance in creating their GoA. The HRLD should also keep an online Heraldic Roll with all approved GoAs. Send your applications to myself and Deputy Grand Master Faethor.

December 27, 1998 - 1406 Members!

The Holocron Rediscovered (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
Because the mailing list service I was using has disappeared, I have decided to go with eGroups, a very reliable mailing list service. Please sign up for the weekly mailing of "The Holocron" at the bottom of the Brotherhood homepage if you are not already signed up. If you were signed up to the old one, you will have to re-sign up for the new one. For those who do not know, "The Holocron" is the weekly newsletter of the Brotherhood, which you are reading right now. Quaestors and Consuls, please encourage your Houses and Clans to sign up for the new mailing list ASAP.

Rite of Supremacy Continues (Article by Chancellor Dev)
Well, we've all been busy with the holidays, and so things haven't been moving too quickly, but after the holiday season has passed, things will heat up. I've granted an extension till the 3rd of January for the Obelisk matches because I know how hectic things have been, and the Obelisk ladder now has everyone's emails. Anyone who's active and hasn't gotten their match by 1 Jan, email me so I know you're trying. The first round Sith XvT ladders are up, they're due the 5th of January. There's also a new KHP and a topic to go with it. The SHW is still ironing out bugs in the single player missions, so you'll just have to wait for that. The RoS Homepage is at www.city-net.com/~dev/dbcomp.

Return of the Krath (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
The new Krath High Priest, Pontifex Shaitan, has posted a new homepage for the Order of the Krath. The homepage can be found at www.zekes.com/~shaitan/krath.

Last Call For Applications (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
This is the last call for applications for the positions of Commander of the Guard and Brotherhood Herald.

The Herald of the Dark Brotherhood creates, logs and maintains the Heraldic Roll of the Brotherhood. Each Dark Jedi with Rank within the Brotherhood has the right to carry a Grant of Arms. However, the Arms must be registered into the Dark Brotherhood Archives by the Herald. The office of Herald holds responsibility for the creation and record keeping related to the Arms of Brotherhood Members. Members who wish to have an Achievement of Arms prepared must apply to the Herald, who will dismiss those who are unworthy. The Herald will then proceed to create Arms for the member and enter them into the Rolls of the Brotherhood. In matter regarding the award, use, and distribution of Arms, the Herald acts with full authority of the Grand Master.

The Commander of the Guard is the leader of the Grand Master's Royal Guard. He works directly with the Grand Master in training and preparing our Dark Jedi for battle against the Light Jedi and all others who oppose the Brotherhood.

Applications should be sent to GM Khyron and DGM Faethor. Please include your name, email address, all ID lines, qualifications, plans you have in fulfilling your duties, and the names and email addresses of anyone that I or DGM Faethor may contact to inquire about your qualifications (references).

January 3, 1998 - 1434 Members!

Brotherhood Herald Appointed (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
Congratulations to Astatine who has been appointed to the office of Brotherhood Herald. Astatine has also been elevated to the rank of Dark Side Adept. The Brotherhood Herald is responsible for upkeeping specific instructions and guidelines on creating Grants of Arms for DB members. He is to be intimately familiar with every aspect of Brotherhood Heraldry, and he should be available to any members who need assistance in creating their GoA. The HRLD should also keep an online Heraldic Roll with all approved GoAs.

The Royal Guard Soon To Rise (Article by Grand Master Khyron)
Congratulations to Dreadnaught who has been chosen to lead the Grand Master's Royal Guard. As Commander of the Guard, Dreadnaught has been elevated to the rank of Obelisk Battlelord. The Commander of the Guard is responsible for the Grand Master's Royal Guard. The COG sets up battles with other clubs, keeps the roster of the GMRG, keeps a homepage for the GMRG, tests Guardsman, etc.

The Rite of Supremacy Rages On (Article by Chancellor Dev)
The long awaited Sith XvT Ladders and mission has been posted! Hop to it, guys. In addition, the top 2 scorers in TIE Single competition must send me a recording of their entire mission. For more details, the RoS Homepage is at www.city-net.com/~dev/dbcomp.

The Krath Rising (Article by Krath High Priest Shaitan)
The holidays have taken time from everyone, myself included The Krath pages have finally been updated with a couple of pages added: a Comments and Questions form and a Competition FAQ for the Krath portion of major competitions. The FAQ page can be found in the "Events" area of the site. There is new information concerning the Rite of Supremacy in the Events area as well...

The Krath Archives will be updated on the 16th of this month for the first time. If you have a previously written story or poem you would like to have posted in the Krath Archives, speak with your Quaestors and send the story or poem to me. Limit of Two Stories and Two Poems per house. The Krath pages can be found at http://www.zekes.com/~shaitan/krath.